Cessna 152 Checklist

Cessna 152 · Checklist

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The Cessna 152 Checklist provides essential preflight, startup, shutdown, and operational procedures for pilots operating the Cessna 152 aircraft. This document serves as a quick reference to ensure that all necessary checks and actions are completed before and during flight. It includes detailed steps for preflight inspections, engine startup procedures, and critical operational checks such as before takeoff and landing protocols. The checklist is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in flight operations, ensuring that pilots adhere to standard operating procedures. It is important for pilots to familiarize themselves with this checklist to maintain compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.

Oil level should be maintained between 4.5 to 6 quarts.
During startup, ensure the throttle is set to ½ inch open before starting the engine.
Before takeoff, perform a magneto check with a maximum drop of 125 RPM and a maximum difference of 50 RPM.
V speeds include VR (Rotate) at 50 KIAS and VY (Best rate climb) at 67 KIAS.
In an emergency descent, set the transponder to 7700 and monitor 121.5 MHz.

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Type: Checklist
Year: 2015
Pages: 2
File size: 30 KB
Publisher: www.flymafc.com

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In this document

Preflight Inspection

The preflight inspection section outlines a comprehensive checklist for ensuring the aircraft is ready for flight. Key tasks include removing covers and gust locks, cleaning the windshield, checking fuel gauges, and ensuring the control lock is removed. The section also emphasizes checking the condition of the wings, tail, and nose for any potential issues, including fuel leaks and oil levels, which should be between 4.5 to 6 quarts.

Startup Procedures

The startup procedures detail the steps required to safely start the aircraft's engine. Pilots must secure seats and belts, complete a passenger briefing, and check circuit breakers before turning on the master switch. The throttle should be set to half an inch open, and after visually ensuring the prop area is clear, the ignition can be started. Following startup, pilots should check oil pressure and ammeter readings, and ensure that flaps are up and radios are operational.

Before Takeoff

This section provides a checklist to ensure the aircraft is ready for takeoff. Key items include checking that the nose gear is straight, holding brakes, setting the throttle to 1000 RPM, and confirming that flight controls are free and correct. The checklist also includes verifying engine instruments and performing a magneto check with specified RPM drop limits.

Emergency Descent

In the event of an emergency descent, this section outlines critical steps to follow. Pilots should trim for best glide, locate a suitable landing field, and ensure the fuel valve is on and mixture is rich. The checklist emphasizes the importance of maintaining control and communication, including setting the transponder to 7700 and monitoring 121.5 MHz.

Safety notes

Always ensure the prop area is clear before starting the engine.
Monitor oil pressure and ammeter after engine startup to ensure normal operation.

Full document text

Cessna 152 Checklist (see POH for amplified procedures, no warranties or guarantees apply) Preflight Cabin: 1. Covers, plugs - REMOVE. 2. Gust locks - REMOVE. 3. Windshield - CLEAN. 4. Documents - ARROW. 5. Hobbs & Tach - NOTE. 6. Control lock - REMOVE. 7. Ignition - OFF. 8. Avionics - OFF. 9. Master - ON. 10. Fuel gauges - CHECK. 11. Flaps - DOWN. 12. Lights - CHECK. 13. Pitot heat - CHECK. 14. Master - OFF. 15. ELT - AUTO. Tail: 1. Antennas - CHECK. 2. Left-side fuselage - CHECK. 3. Elevator, rudder, trim - CHECK. 4. Tail tie-down - REMOVE. 5. Right-side fuselage - CHECK. Right Wing: 1. Flap, aileron, weights - CHECK. 2. Wing tip, leading edge - CHECK. 3. Tie-down, chock - REMOVE. 4. Tire, brakes, strut - CHECK. 5. Wing vent - DRAIN. 6. Fuel level - CHECK VISUALLY. 7. Fuel cap - SECURE. 8. Air inlet - CHECK. Nose: 1. Gas, oil leaks on ground? 2. Belly - DRAIN. 3. Fuel strainer - DRAIN. 4. Fuel cap - SECURE. 5. Oil level - 4 ½ TO 6 QUARTS. 6. Cowling - SECURE. 7. Alternator belt - CHECK. 8. Landing light - CHECK. 9. Prop, spinner - CHECK. 10. Air filter - CHECK. 11. Tire, strut, linkage - CHECK. 12. Stall warning - CHECK. 13. Static port - CHECK. 14. Pitot - CHECK. 15. Fuel tank vent - CHECK. Left Wing: as right wing. Startup 1. Seats, belts - SECURE. 2. Passenger briefing - COMPLETE. 3. Charts - ARRANGE. 4. Circuit breakers - CHECK. 5. Beacon - ON. 6. Nav lights - AS REQUIRED. 7. Avionics - OFF. 8. Brakes - HOLD. 9. Fuel valve - ON. 10. Mixture - RICH. 11. Carb heat - OFF. 12. Prime - AS REQUIRED. 13. Master - ON. 14. Throttle - ½ INCH OPEN. 15. Prop area - VISUALLY CLEAR. 16. Landing light - FLASH IF DARK. 17. Yell CLEAR. 18. Ignition - START. 19. Throttle - 1000. 20. Oil pressure - CHECK. 21. Ammeter - CHECK. 22. Flaps - UP. 23. Radios - ON and CHECK. 24. 121.5 MHz - MONITOR FOR ELT. 25. Transponder - STANDBY. 26. Circuit breakers - CHECK. 27. Flight instruments - SET. 28. Parking brake - RELEASE. 29. Brakes - TEST. Shutdown 1. 121.5 MHz - MONITOR FOR ELT. 2. Avionics - OFF. 3. Lights, except beacon - OFF. 4. Mixture - OFF. 5. Throttle - OFF. 6. Ignition - OFF. 7. Master - OFF. 8. Hobbs & Tach - NOTE. 9. Seat belts - SECURE. 10. Control locks - INSTALL. 11. Gust locks - INSTALL. 12. Tie-downs - SECURE. 13. Covers, plugs - INSTALL. 14. Prop - VERTICAL. 15. CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN. 5/6/2015 Cessna 152 Checklist (see POH for amplified procedures, no warranties or guarantees apply) Before Takeoff 1. Nose gear - STRAIGHT. 2. Brakes - HOLD. 3. Throttle - 1000. 4. Flight controls - FREE, CORRECT. 5. Elevator trim - TAKEOFF. 6. Flight instruments - SET. 7. Fuel valve - ON. 8. Mixture - RICH. 9. Primer - LOCKED. 10. Throttle - 1700. 11. Engine instruments - CHECK. 12. Ammeter - CHECK. 13. Mags - CHECK L, R, BOTH, 125 rpm drop, 50 rpm diff. 14. Carb heat - CHECK DROP. 15. Throttle - IDLE. 16. Carb heat - CHECK DROP. 17. Throttle - 1000. 18. Flaps - 0 OR 10 SOFT, SHORT. 19. Carb heat - OFF. 20. Transponder - ALT, 1200. 21. Radio - SET FREQUENCIES. 22. Doors, windows - CLOSED. 23. Seats & belts - SECURE. 24. Oil temperature - CHECK. 25. Radio - INTENTIONS. Cruise 1. Throttle - CRUISE. 2. Mixture - LEAN. 3. Trim - SET. 4. DG - RESET. V Speeds KIAS (vary with load, conditions) Rotate VR 50 Best rate climb VY 67 Best angle climb VX 55 Maneuvering VA 93 - 104 Max flap extend VFE 85 Max cruise VNO 111 Never exceed VNE 149 Stall (clean) VS 40 (48) Stall (full flaps) VSo 35 (43) Cruise climb 70 - 80 Cruise descent 90 Approach 65 Shortest landing 55 Best glide 60 Before Landing 1. Seats & belts - SECURE. 2. Landing light - ON. 3. Fuel valve - ON. 4. Mixture - RICH. 5. Primer - LOCKED. 6. Carb heat - ON. After Landing 1. Flaps - UP. 2. Carb heat - OFF. 3. Throttle - 1000. 4. Transponder - STANDBY, 1200. 5. Landing light - OFF. Emergency Descent 1. Trim - BEST GLIDE. 2. FIND A FIELD. 3. Fuel valve - ON. 4. Mixture - RICH. 5. Throttle - OPEN. 6. Carb heat - ON. 7. Mags - L, R, BOTH. 8. Primer - LOCKED. 9. Radio - 121.5. 10. Transponder - 7700. 11. Mixture - OFF. 12. Throttle - OFF. 13. Fuel valve - OFF. 14. Ignition - OFF. 15. Seats & belts - SECURE. 16. Door - CRACKED OPEN. 17. Flaps - AS REQUIRED. 18. Master - OFF.

Type certificate, explained

What's in the Cessna 152 TCDS

A Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) is the FAA's record of what an aircraft type was approved as. It is the source of truth for weights, seating, fuel and the rules the design was certified against. Expand any line to see what it means.

TCDS 3A19Rev 40· Issued 1997

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